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Barcaldine - Blackall - Longreach
124,492 km²
A small number of First Nations people make up part of the community in Barcaldine - Blackall - Longreach. This vast region of Queensland is mostly car-dependent, with many residents living far from basic services. It is a sparsely populated area where the landscape is very flat, and a few key hubs provide the main access to health and education.
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The First Nations community here is notably young, with a typical age of 23. Many are finding work, as the unemployment rate of 5.7% is well below the national figure of 12.3%.
Most people rely on cars, and the walkability score is well below the state average. While over half of homes are near health services, no one lives within a 10 minute walk of public transport.